Morgan Harrington Murder: Why Anchorage Farm?
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Charlottesville, VA– Morgan Harrington, 20 year old Virginia Tech Student found murdered on Anchorage Farm January 26 2010, was put there for a reason.
Image of Original Work By Nancy Bass
It was clear from Lt. Joe Rader’s press conference on February 4 that the location of Morgan’s remains is critical to the investigation, and to the identity of the individuals responsible.
Why Anchorage Farm?
David and Nancy Bass, owners of Anchorage Farm and the residential dwellings therein, own a boatload of land.
B O A T L O A D.
Mr. Bass, is also a longstanding member of the Albemarle County Zoning Appeals Board. In fact, he is the Chairman of the ACZAB since 2007, where he preceded this position at the Vice Chair since 2000.
Between 2005 and 2008, let’s agree there is a “run” on raw land in Albemarle County VA, in particular.
Like many families owning large tracts of land, there is always the dilemma of staying ahead of the zoning curve or preserving their land while paying taxes only on the residence.
Anchorage Farm, like almost 90% of surrounding vacant land, was registered in the Agricultural and Forrestal preservation program.
Location, Location, Location
The forced sale of Biscuit Run due to David Breeden’s original will was a disaster to its purchasers including Hometown crooner Dave Matthews.
A $46 Million dollar purchase from the Breeden family was recently bailed out by VDOT for under $10 Million.
There are lukewarm results to Blandemar Farms in its infancy.
The fresh sale of the first-of-its-kind development marrying land preservation and *ethereal* elite* estates* known as Bundoran Farms, Bass withdraws his 654 acre contribution to the Hardware District renewal.
Mr. and Mrs. Bass re-parceled and re-deeded their land in 2007. I have studied this tract closely; there is no doubt in my mind this land was being prepped for development with exactly the right easements for “right of way” purposes in place.
Nearly every other landowner was now in the 10 year plan with the possibility of not just one, but two significant luxury development projects on the horizon while their land is restricted from development of a “more intense use.”
Translation:
Holy Sh*t, my land could be “not subject to further subdivision” and worth half of what it is now in 10 years. Gulp.
Morgan’s remains were found in parcel 41a.
Which would coincide with the 4 and 1 parts of her families creed o; I choose to take comfort in that.
Keeping up with the Jonesbrights
As an example, let’s use the adjacent property tracts across Red Hill.
The Howell, Waybright, Napier and Hager Families own the largest preserved adjacent trac on Monacan, which from a plot perspective, you might argue is land-locked due to Mr. Bass ‘s re-zoning.
Now, before I get 300 posts asking if I am suggesting Morgan Harrington was murdered out of revenge of a land dispute; of course not.
I am simply saying it is possible that part of the motive of the persons responsible for Morgan’s death to place her on exactly the parcel she was, may have been a combination of comfort AND perceived payback.
I have personally worked with developers on a similar project and I have seen a man have his land value cut in half by not completing the planning process prior to new zoning amendments AFTER granting easements through it. Utter Nightmare.
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Boy do I know what that familiar pulse is! When people start making irrational responses and their pride and ego’s start to show up in full color and the lashing out is more geared toward those bringing ‘light’ to otherwise dark undercurrents in a community – you must be digging up something interesting. ‘Nuff said.
Hi all – I finally broke down and googled the Route 29 stalked.
Ummmmm…WTH!?!? That is the FREAKIEST thing I have read in a LONG time. Seriously a psychopath!!
The guy they threw in jail – did he end up being the right guy? If so, I understand that he was not incarcerated at the time of Morgans disapearance, but was an offender so the police knew who/where he was.
Blink has alluded to the fact that this case might uncover the Route 29 stalker as well…
And finally…I believe it was J2K (but cant be sure) who mentioned that the young buck RSO who lives near the farm would have to check in every 30 days because he would be a Tier 3 offender.
Ok, just once again, I would like to say WTH!?!?! Someone who has been an offender MORE than once is still allowed to live somewhat freely, only monitored by a gps bracelet????? Who gives a flying hoot if he checks in every 30 days??? That is INSANE.
I agree with my boyfriend when he says that all sex offenders should be castrated after the first offense. I dont consider that cruel and unusual punishment for the crime they have committed. if you have someone out there in public who is a TIER 3 OFFENDER – clearly you are not doing something right.
This sucks all the way around. The Route 29 stalker made it so I couldnt sleep last night. That sh*t was insanely pre-meditated. I had to question myself several times if I would have been trusting enough to go with the guy. Based on this case, I will NEVER be alone with a stranger again.
Is there a “Paul” in here somewhere? Oh well, that’s just an interest maker. Morgan was still murdered! Blink, you are an abboration – at the right time, for the right reason!!! Blow this case w i d e open … Then, you and this site can affect a change of our crimminal justice system … LLOONNGG sought for; that ALL sexual deviants be sequestered from the “innocents” for the (total rest of their lives) – no matter their “sob” stories. The time is now to STOP THIS!!! ONE, just one, inappropiate approach, and the bad guy is OUT!
Blink
Just a thought, finding a body on a property in a high profile case could de-value a property. What if someone that knew about the real estate market understood that and…..the body is moved. Location, location location that is what real estate is all about.
Yes, it is referred to in Real Estate as a “stigmatized” property. However, I do not think this qualifies.
B
acho says:
March 3, 2010 at 9:50 am
… so we have one of the county’s MEGA landowners at the helm of one of its very important land-use boards (i.e., zoning appeals). I can see where some ticked-off property owners–or families of–might not be crazy about Mr. Bass, as well as he appeared to assimilate into the community.
*****
Add to this that he is not from around here. To make it even worse, he moved here from “up North”! Yes, the “carpet bagger” mentality is still alive in parts of the South.
Some have asked about various people with the Breeden last name being related. I just wanted to add that this is another very common name in the area, so don’t automatically assume that they are related. They might be, but it is just as likely that they are not. In the particular case mentioned, I do not know.
What is the thinking here? Was this person at JPJ arena, or was Morgan brought to a location that this person was at?
Blink says-
That said, I have learned when people do not like the direction something is headed, they see what they want as it suits their agenda, whatever that may be.
DMB says-
I want to thank your for all of your hard work! I have come to this site after not being able to tolerate the bickering that goes on in other forums. You and your key players here are truly amazing.
I agree w/DMB and Blink 100%…DMB, that is why I came to BOC and stayed. She won’t mind me saying ‘welcome to Blink’s house.’
It’s going to be really interesting how all the connections pan out, I think. Don’t know what they’ll be just yet, but there are definitely connections. Location, location, location.
chitownlady says:
March 3, 2010 at 10:31 am
Blink….Is it at all possible that Morgan might actually have gone to school with someone intertwined in the families involved in the land mess? Or perhaps is the Families in the land stuff known to Morgan’s family or related? Part of the land deal gone bad?
Its all a mystery that I hope the investgators are looking at very very carefully…..
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Chinatownlady raises a very good point that I am going to take in a slightly different direction. We know Morgan was born in Charlottesville. Do we know how long the Harrington’s lived there after Morgan was born, and in what part of town? I am wondering if BG may have been someone Morgan went to elementary or middle school with. This may explain why she was comfortable in going off with this person, and why her friends don’t know of the association. Perhaps outside the JPJ, or while HHing, she ran across someone she used to play with on the playground when they were little.
She and EMH are the same age. Could they have gone to school together when they were younger?
Blink, I remember you reporting about cameras being on the land there. Did they ever find out if the cameras were actually on and if they were was there anything found on them? I don’t recall seeing that mentioned anywhere. If it was I missed it Im sorry.
Blink,
I am truly amazed at your insight! I totally agree with what acho says March 3, 2010 at 11:45 am. It also amazes me how some people can read what you post and thoroughly twist it and then accuse you of the absolute opposite! Poor sweet Morgan and what she must have endured at this POS. What a coincidence that Morgan’s remains were found in parcel 41a. Keep doing what you do Blink and keep turning up the heat! As KeeKee would say Tick Tock, Tick Tock!
Question: in some of the previous threads, there were military and other local schools named that someone was looking into. Can anyone remember if The Miller School came up in that discussion?
While looking at maps today, I noticed that when I typed in Anchorage Farm Road (at the beginning of my search), when the map came up, it came up with the name Samuel Miller, VA highlighted under it. Because I hadn’t seen this before, I started researching this, and there used to be a Samuel Miller District in Albemarle County, which is where the Miller School is located. It is a mere ride of about 20 min. This is a private middle/high/post graduate school, and at one time also was a sort of military school. It has a rich history, which you can view here:http://www.millerschool.org/s/824/norc.aspx?sid=824&gid=1&pgid=273
Of further interest to me as far as this case is concerned, is their “Endurance Team” info:(cycling, mountain biking, cross country & triathlon) http://www.millerschool.org/s/824/norc.aspx?sid=824&gid=1&pgid=273 On the calender back in Oct, there was a Championship Course run. Part of the highlights listed on that date were: “The course at Blue Ridge is a combination of single-track mountain bike trails, rolling grass fields, and paved road; the mixed terrain requires runners to remain focused and alert the entire race.”
I’m not good at remembering names/initials/etc, but there are many family names associated with this school, both from the area and from afar. Was this looked into earlier? With the history of the school which includes “2008: Miller School opens its new 3520 square foot Art Studio” the area it’s in, the “endurance team”/bicyclists, maybe some military training, etc, I think it bears more research if not already done.
And please excuse if this has already been discussed and ruled out…
That’s an interesting piece, Bink. I just have one slight quibble. I’ve lived in the Charlottesville area much of life–for awhile actually in a small rental property on Bundoran farm–and I’ve just never seen that much public controversy about development issues in that portion of Albemarle County. It’s the northern and western parts of the county where the locals seem to take such issues much more seriously. But like I said, that’s just a slight quibble. Appreciate all the work you do with the website and keeping the focus on unfortunate victims like Morgan.
Thanks, Blink, for pulling aside the “cheesecloth.”
IMO– which is informed by my watching Albemarle’s population climb from less than 25,000 to 100,000 in 40 years– this whole land use/zoning board/ rich power brokers/ poor “rednecks”/ developers vs. conservationists running skirmish has been a festering abscess for a lot of years.
Now the stinky cheese from that abscess overrunneth our plate.
Was Morgan killed because of land use and zoning grudges? NO. Verrry, verrry unlikely that there was any such motive.
Was she, post-mortem, used to cause embarrassment and, potentially, to delay or devalue land development plans, by someone opposed to or resentful of such plans? MAYBE. Though I’m not sure this would have been the very next thought after, “Well, damn, you’ve killed her; now what?” Which, to me, supports two notions: (a) involvement of more than one perp in Morgan’s death, either directly or immediately after, and (b) the likelihood that she was not placed where she was found as quickly as some people have assumed, but after some consideration/ consultation.
Blink, I did not know that David Bass had (a) as much land as he owns, (b) been Vice-Chair and then Chairman of the county’s Zoning Appeals Board for the past decade, (c) withdrawn so much of his own land from the rural land use conservation program, with evident designs to subdivide and develop it. I should take more interest in details of my county’s governement!! instead of thinking, “well, the big money will do what it wants, so, as long as it’s NIMBY….”
Here’s the deal with zoning, in a county that’s gone from lots of wide open land to fewer big opportunities for developers: it becomes a Ponzi-like bubble, in that the first to “cash in” make out amazingly well, as the Breedens astutely did at the height of the property bubble in 2005 (selling over 1200 acres to a development group for $46 million), while if you wait too long, the community starts to notice and protest that future options are being foreclosed.
I’ll add more later; gotta run now.
But thanks again, Blink. I felt there was a bad smell as soon as we learned that Morgan had been ‘disposed of’ on Anchorage Farm, and I think it will prove to be an intersection of greed and grudges.
Hi everyone. Great article Blink, gets us all thinking. We can all be sure that Bass did not steal this property he now owns…someone obviously put it on the market, and we can assume it was they who were out to make the money. Bass made a good buy if he got this much land 30 years ago when prices weren’t as outrageous as they were up until a couple of years ago. It seems like he’s the one with class in this neighborhood. He’s split that lower property up into large parcels which means it’ll probably be much like Bundoran, which like you say has been split up with the environment in mind, and for responsible building. My guess is that the Howell/Waybright family wants to be free to make some money off of their land, too…that’s their right…but their neighbors are going to want to make sure it won’t look like 29 North. They may have a lower density development in mind, and maybe have it rezoned light industrial…we’re seeing this go on all around the county and it’s gotten a little ugly with 2 families who want to do the same out in Crozet, right on 250 where it intersects with 64. This de-values everyone’s land, or so it seems, and maybe this is what has caused some tension near Red Hill.
I think Morgan’s place in all this was an accident, if we’re thinking we’ve got a land dispute going on. I still think drugs are going to play in to it somehow, and Morgan may have willingly, at first, walked right into their mess. I think she may have known one or two of the guys she left the arena with, or at least recognized them from a previous party or concert.
While I can hate it and despise it, I can comprehend a lone perp motivated by rage, rejection, psychpathy, and a host of other evils. I can almost stretch my mind to that in a group/multiple offender context.
But add in a cold real-estate-dispute-based disposal of the victim’s body, and it is just such a leap in mental status that I can’t make it. I can only rationally couple that with an execution in the first place.
I’m not really doubting the possibility, Blink, but I just can’t make the mental connection. To do it, I have to make the disposal-decision-maker independent from the initial crime.
Which would mean that someone KNOWS, doesn’t just suspect, or not know what they know.
According to Mapquest, it takes approx 15-20 minutes to get from Crozet to North Garden.
Does cheese jumpsuit frequent Crozet? Friends there?
Morgan could not have been killed and transported from a dorm, apartment building, or hotel. Too many cameras and witnesses to carry out a body- or hear a disturbance.
This leaves 3 types of primary crime scene locations:
1.)A secluded outdoor location such as a campsite, party spot, etc.
2.)A secluded abandoned structure.
3.)A home with no parents, wives, or children. Likely would have to be in an area without very close neighbors- unless the perps were extremely lucky in not being seen or heard commiting violence and removing a body.
I’m having trouble thinking it’s number 3 for one reason. If LE has serious POI’s, they would have searched their residences. If the crime was as violent as suggested- there would be a big mess to clean up. Anyone who knows anything about forensics knows that it is EXTREMELY difficult to clean up blood without leaving a trace. LE would have found it, and people would be behind bars right now.
Also, #2 would have been located- and evidence found.
Morgan could have well been at a location like #2 or #3- then was getting a ride back to JPJ (or her friends residence)when things went bad.
Obviously, she couldnt have gone to a bar or public venue, again- she would have been seen by multiple witnesses. She HAD to go to a private location where it was a very small gathering. Most likely just the perps. To me this just screams wooded location, campfire, small group of guys hanging out. This would explain the lack of witnesses and difficulty tying down a primary crime scene. Even if the crimes occurred in a vehicle- again, there would be a ton of evidence easily detectable by LE. My only problem with #1 is the weather conditions. Apparently it was a damp 40 degree night- Morgan had no jacket. A campfire could provide warmth. Someone could have offered her a jacket or blanket. Check POI’s jackets for hair, DNA. Ask locals for the “history” of where POI’s gather to hang out. Check these locations for scent and evidence.
No reason to take the camera, unless perps were on it. If they were on it, this also points to Morgan taking pics and being comfortable at one point. This points away from the violence taking place at or immediately after leaving JPJ.
I think Morgans phone may have been going dead, so she turned it off. I think this was a fluke of luck for the perps. I think they removed the battery after the fact to be sure.
Thoughts?
Wow, this whole thing is soooo confusing. I am somewhat following but could someone PLEASE tell me how the Harrington’s are connected to the whole land theory and what does The Harrington’s 241 credo mean? Anyone….PLEASE
I believe someone might have stated this already, so I apologize in advance if i am repeating someone elses thoughts but here’s my idea based on this new info from blink… (forgive me if this comes out wrong my mind is in a fog of dayquil)
in terms of previous thoughts that one BG came from a wealthy family, and the other came from a family that may have been considered coming from the “wrong side of the tracks”…i think it makes sense that the bg who had knowledge of this land dispute would be someone close to anchorage farm who maybe stood to inherit some land, which might not be happening now due to some of the issues presented in blinks post. i think that when precious morgan’s life was taken by these bg’s…the bg from the anchorage farm area is the one who came up with the idea to place her body on anchorage farm.
to me, i think this means that maybe the bg connected to AF has an apartment or dorm in another location (maybe a college town) and was hoping to be able to move back to the AF area later in life…
i hope that young men between the ages of 20-30 who lived in the af with their families are being seriously looked at.
It must be getting harder and harder to be a criminal these days when you have to be able to read a zoning map in the middle of a dark rainy night out in the boondocks while committing despicable deeds .
‘Cept for the property markers an all, I completely agree…
I wish to share something I taught my son a few months ago which leads him to believe I have more magical powers than originally anticipated, since he figured out that elevator doors do not actually open when I say “open says a me”.
I taught him that whenever he is faced with a conversation where it seems a person is bent on being right and not open to his idea, rather than argue, simply say:
“You know, I had not thought of that, you could be on to something, thanks for the tip.”
One day, when I picked him up from school, his eyes were like silver dollars when he ran to the car and pulled out a list..
He said Mom. . THAT TRICK IS UNBELIEVABLE YOU TAUGHT ME… Here is my list of people I used it on.
100%…. 100% it worked.
Mr. Hathmyer overheard me say it to Brian during study skills which is where we usually argue over stuff and he asked me to repeat it to the whole class. I did but I told him it does not work for any Xbox cheats..
(sigh)
So Mr. Freaker-
“You know, I had not thought of that, you could be on to something, thanks for the tip.”
B
any similarities to this Memphis TN case? In March 2009 in suburban Memphis, an aspiring model (29 yo) was murdered by a 21 yo acquaintance with no criminal past. They were hooked up by friends on an informal double date for drinks and partying on memphis’ beale street. both the BG and the young lady had experienced recent long-term relationship breakups. after partying the other two guys and girl dropped off the 29 yo victim at her home. an hour later, the 21 yo college student (home on spring break) decided to go back & rape and murder the 29 yo model. He murdered her at her home using a shotgun and or pistol. He put her dead body, wrapped in a camo coat, in the back of his pick up and dumped her body 7 miles from the main crime scene. The dump site was an overgrown field 1 mile from the BG’s residence. The dump sight was easy for him to access with his truck and was a familar area where he drove 4 wheelers. the area was in plain site but hidden because of the growth of scrub bushes and tall weeds . when detectives came to question the 21 yo for a second time, his mother went upstairs to tell him the detectives were downstairs. when his mother entered his room, he committed suicide via shotgun to the mouth. his mother and sister witnessed his suicide. his suicide note led cops to the body.
OK now hovering over on this page flying on the spot just as fast as I can.
Minnie your description of the” GGG “Gorgeous Greek Geek, and Blinks “Cougar ” response had me
laughing out loud!! Afterall it is not everyday the heavens deliver same on ones doorstep!
Smiling as I write this …sigh.
David and Nancy Bass Foundation
http://www.taxexemptworld.com/organization.asp?tn=357958
I can’t help to speculate the study of archaeology through school projects, Preservation Piedmont, Anchorage Farms, and one of the nine; S.S. are all somehow tied together…in regards to why MH’s remains were placed in the location, location, location. Just an avenue I’m exploring…I hope the analysts are paying attention.
If the trolls who peruse this site and want to call Blink and her contibutors unethical or finger pointers would stop and think, they’d realize that we wouldn’t need to be talking about this case if the enablers of these scumbags and the people with direct information would show some ethical human decency and come forward before someone else’s daughter is raped and/or murdered.
http://www.cvilletomorrow.org/docs/20091230-BiscuitRun-deed.pdf
For what its worth if you go to the ‘digital-topo-maps.com’ website you can focus in on the Blandemar Farms area and see the lot lines in the “map” mode. You can also see the topo lines in the “topo” mode and the google earth photo in the “hybrid” mode.
Morgan was found very near the Anchorage Farms boundary. There is a long skinny parcel north of where she was found that does not look to have access to any road. This is the one that has the creek draining the pond as its eastern border.
I think it is possible that Morgan may have been buried in a shallow grave nearby and washed to where she was found during the heavy rains between the two large snows.
Wow Debbie Baxter. Great post at 1:21 pm. I agree with you entirely. By the way, is there a “Paul” we should know about? Or is it, like you said an attention getter? (interest maker). My enquiring mind wants to know.
I also can’t help but to think, was it important for some legal issues to be “put through” first? The resolution is close but the ducks all have to be in a row first for the “other interests”. Let’s go get em’ soon…
Wow Debbie Baxter. That’s a great post at 1:21 pm. I agree entirely. By the way, is there a “Paul” we should know about? Or was that like you said, an attention getter? (interest maker) My enquiring mind would like to know.
I never knew about the route 29 stalker until a couple of weeks ago. That is awful and sad, it should be made more public, and if it was before, bring it into the public again. It’s so extremely scary how someone could “get away” with those horrific crimes for all this time.
NGBosten: 241 means I love you two (2) much, forever (4), and once (1) more.
I really hope money doesn’t prevent the bad guy/guys from being arrested. Now I can see why people say money can be evil.
241
I love you 2 much
4 ever
and 1 more time
Charlotte,
241 is love you 2 much, 4ever, and 1nce more
don’t think the Harringtons have anything to do with the land; i think the supposition would be that may had to do with smearing the Basses
HTH (hope that helps)
Can anyone tell me who they think is involved in this? Response in initials would be fine if that is allowed.
I have seen names and initials flying around, but is this based on past criminal records or is there more concrete evidence of the connection to AF?
I use my background in literature as a frame of reference: In this horrible “tale,” Anchorage Farm, the setting becomes the main character–I mean absolutely no disrespect to Miss M. or her family when I say this.
In order to understand the MOTIVATION of the other “characters,” we have to fully analyze the setting. Ms. Blink has obviously done this very well! (FS needs to work on his reading comprehension!)
I feel anguish that the Bass Family is having to endure all this speculation regarding their motives. I am sure Mr. Bass is a very astute businessman who operated under the law in order to preserve/protect what belongs to him. (This is AMERICA.) He has every right to place his land in a conservation easement, which he legally did; he has every right to petition to have his land removed from the easement as well. (I believe land is held for 8-10 years before owner can petition for removal.) Mr. B’s neighbors, I am sure, are reaping huge tax benefits as a result of placing their land in conservation easements. This is a VOLUNTARY program. Was a zoning appeal denied? I don’t know. Talk about wanting to have your cake and eat it too. As far as the Board of Zoning Appeals “stuff,” and Mr. B’s appointment, it states on the A. County website that reimbursement is made at $45.00 per meeting–plus, mileage. Sounds like public service to me.
Speaking of public service, Blink speaks of “the brutal process of learning to endure” when she references Ms. Sheddy’s case. Thank you BLINK for enduring there and HERE at Anchorage Farm.
I hope these “undercurrents” force someone (S) to scream S.O.S. and soon, PLEASE!
cvillenative says: Some have asked about various people with the Breeden last name being related. I just wanted to add that this is another very common name in the area, so don’t automatically assume that they are related. They might be, but it is just as likely that they are not. In the particular case mentioned, I do not know.
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This is true. But I do know that one Christian Breeden of a local band which performed in c-ville on Oct 17th and is seen on a video on the www running around in the woods – diving in ditches with semi-auto rifle — http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dO-FRLXJpg — is of the Breeden family mentioned here.
http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=3679455&blogId=240832442
“Biscuit Run Studios, as the farm is known, was started as a sculpture studio in the ’70s by (Christian) Breeden’s father, David, a distinguished artist in the area. It’s where Breeden, American Dumpster’s lead singer, guitar player and songwriter, got his appreciation for an assortment of art from the collection of machinery, instruments and art found on the farm.”
Oops… in my last post I referenced an earlier post by chinatownlady. Should have been chitownlady. Chicago, not China Town. Sorry about that!
I don’t think the initial crime location could have been outdoors.
It was cold and raining.
I keep thinking RV
Harrington’s credo
2 – love you 2 much
4 – 4ever
and
1 – 1 once more
For Charlotte: The Harrington’s had a very loving tradition of expressing their love to one another. Even Morgan’s last words to her mom as she to attend the concert were: “2*4*1, Mama.” It means:
I love you too much(2)
Forever (4)
and Once more.(1)–or One more time.
Thereby, 2*4*1
The Harrington’s even have these dots painted on their front door.
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The dots are also on the Copeley Bridge in Charlottesville where Morgan was last seen.
These are my thoughts carried over from the other thread,
Josie of course you can be in our all girls heavy metal band. I can’t sing or play an instrument so we may never get a gig, but what the heck.
Minnie Penny: 2 words. Norton Antivirus. The best money I’ve spent in a while.
Skyler I pray that you find your dog. I love most animals more than most people, and I feel absolute anxiety over your dog missing.
Oh, and Lily, I agree. As someone once told me, “The truth shall set you free, but first it’ll piss you off”.
Blink, I just posted a different post that hasn’t appeared, even to be held for moderation, yet when I try to re-post it I get the “Duplicate” message. Is it being held or should I re-post it?
First I have to say I am pro LE as a whole. I have known a lot of cops and most
were/are really good people. But even certain members in LE cannot be ruled out.
I keep thinking about when my brother worked in warrants. He was flying back home
with his supervisor to pick up a prisoner. He brought his supervisor home for dinner.
Seemed like a nice guy. We found out later
he killed severalwomen. Serial killer. You just never know.
B –
The only family I have not been able to verify here is the Howells. I can’t make out the names or tax-map sites on your graphics, but in the course of my own research – prior to this new thought-provoking piece of yours being published – I saw that the county’s main land-owning Howell family (headed by N., who has ties to the State Department, and UVA more recently) owns some developed land west of 29 South – I could not find a Howell literally adjacent to AF.
Regardless of the direct proximity, though, is EMH actually *related* to this very prominent, land-loving family? Who is his father?? ‘Tis a common last name… I cannot unearth a connection. Helpa sista out.
Also, while we’re talkin’ family dynamics: Are SW and DW brother and sister? The both went to WAHS and gradded a few years apart – it does not appear she has changed her name since HS in Crozet, and their current deed says “SW *or* DW” – is DW EMH’s uncle or his stepdad (and does he live in that house with them)? Are there other relatives still in Crozet? (whew! Should I submit my questions in writing? …oh. wait. heh. Well, there ya go.)
H is the stepson to DW. SW is Mom, former Howell. Lives there, yes.
Im gonna tread lightly here, we are simply talking land ownership
B
Kudos to you Blink. Incredible research and understanding involved in your article above. This may very well provide the key for even more research and clarity leading to the successful prosecution of her killer(s). Thank you for guiding us in such a reasonable and responsible manner.
You know, children hear the things we say within the walls of our own homes. They hear us rant and rail against those we perceive have hurt us, ruined our finances, destroyed our inheritance. Kids can’t do anything to help their family members, but they learn to resent others based on the things they hear at home.
When kids without a normal sense of self-control repeat past bad behavior, they often try to do something ‘GOOD’ to make up for it. In this way they try to deflect the attention from their bad behavior to their attempt at a good deed. This happens especially with kids under 6-8 years old. Sadly, those who do not develop social consciousness, self-control and restraint by this time continue to grow up physically, but remain stunted emotionally, resulting in far more damaging bad behavior which then hurts others..often severely. I don’t know of any way to remedy this kind of situation, but left to continue, the bad behavior escalates to dangerous levels.
The families of maladjusted kids love their children, but don’t know how to prevent even more trouble from happening. Often their only hope to keep their child from destroying themselves is to get help for them from law enforcement. Its the only civilized thing to do. Far better to go to LE than wait for them to come to you. Do the right thing for your child…CALL Law Enforcement NOW~! Its the only good thing you can do for him.
psst… Hey dude, it will be easier on you and your family if you call Law Enforcement FIRST. Don’t make them come and drag you downtown.
Charlotte—Very early on the Harringtons shared their family “code” with the public. 241 is shorthand for “I love you too (2) much, forever (4) and once (1) more.”
I understand your confusion, the details in this case can be baffling. The Harringtons are not tied to any land deal in North Garden. Not sure why the confusion over Blink’s new article…the land disputes might be a reason why the killer chose to dispose of the body at Anchorage Farms. I don’t think anyone here believes that land disputes had anything to do with why Morgan was murdered.
Charlotte, I hope that makes sense. Maybe soon when the perp is exposed everything will make sense.
Hey localcvillegirl! I am laughing over what you said: “My guess is that the Howell/Waybright family wants to be free to make some money off of their land, too…that’s their right…but their neighbors are going to want to make sure it won’t look like 29 North.”
Guess what? You nailed it, and they did exactly what you describe! That extended clan Blink mentioned sold plots that are being (or were, I’m not sure) developed … where? … 29N at Hollymead. Affordable housing. [Collective ***gasp*** out of the N Garden developers, who have a different sort of housing in mind.] Look up Willow Glen.
See sales to Dickerson Ridge, LLC under 7/20:
http://www.readthehook.com/stories/2005/11/10/realEstateold.html
Point is, maybe they are more “tuned in” re: development and zoning–and all the characters in play–than some of us realized. If any of them complained about Bass/AF in front of any family member who has a history of violence or acting on family grudges, maybe now is the time to do something and save the good eggs in the family.
Excellent Research acho-
I did not wish to bog down the piece with particulars of who bought what land when, I covered it as a blanket statement as a “run on land”, but transfers in this area, and rezoning booms are very interesting in this area.
It is a fair statement to say that families activities and holdings would indicate participation and knowledge of development.
B
crimewriter (3:27pm) I don’t know if any of that has to do with Morgan, but wow…I guess this is what David Bass does now in his retirement?
Charlotte – 241 – I love you too much, forever, and once more.
Really, I think this is pretty simple. My Possible Scenario: BG is vvveeerrryyy familiar with the area. He commits this brutal and disgusting act to precious Morgan, then says, “Oh sh*t, now what do I do with her?? Nobody can know we did it. I need to put her somewhere she won’t be found. Ol’ Bass has never seen us screwing around in that field of his. We can put her there, and if somebody ever does find her, it’ll serve Ol’ Bass right for the grief he’s caused me and mine.”
P.S. I’ve been firmly and squarely on J2K’s page for a long time. She says it better than I ever could, but my cheese has been on Mr. Jumpsuit ever since I saw his face and those cold, cold eyes.
#21 total amateur
What she said!!!!!
Why Anchorage Farm? Because Red Hill Rd. is the first real intersection one comes to after leaving Charlottesville when driving south on 29, because the Red Hill/Route 29 intersection is very deserted looking and feeling. A murderer would want to get rid of his burden as soon as possible I would think. The dual gates on Red Hill Rd. which lead into Anchorage Farm land provide a logical spot to proceed off road and out of sight. How the murderer negotiated the creeks and fences is a matter for speculation, but I don’t think it required intimate knowledge of the land there. I can’t see real estate, conservation vs. development disputes as noted in this post or any particular familiarity with Anchorage Farm as noted in previous post as having anything to do with where Morgan’s body was found. This makes finding the murderer all the more difficult, unfortunately. I hope I am wrong.
Re: the hunting motion detection cameras; I’ve been thinking that whole post was intended as some sort of trap to lure the murderer back to the site, or to giving himself up, that there really are no cameras. Again, hope I’m wrong.
Also, the Biscuit Run investor was Boyd Tinsley, Dave Matthews Band violinist, not Dave himself, as I understand it.
Welcome Celia.
Respectfully, unless I missed it, you may be the single poster out of thousands that thinks it was a random dump site where Morgan was recovered. Dave Matthews is part of the group that purchased Biscuit Run through an LLC
B
#17 Charlotte
I can help you with the credo!
2*4*1* = Love you ‘too’ much, ‘forever’, ‘once’ more.
Morgan coined 2*4*1 and used it to express her love to family and friends.
….and yes, the rest is confusing! LOL
slowroller,
Absolutely there would have been resentments. Land resentment can and do last for generations….wars are fought over land.
30 years in many parts is a “newbie”. I live in one of those sorts of towns. Run for council, mayor, twnship, dogcatcher? You better have at least 3 generations under your belt! (ground?)
I think Blink makes a good point. The murder itself has NOTHING to do with AF. BUT when the time came to dispose of the body SOMEONE who MAY have a problem/resentment towards the Bass family made the decision to exact their own sort of revenge. Maybe they thought it was “karma”. Maybe they thought it was quite humorous.
Excellent research, Blink! Sure tells a story.